OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL - SUNDAY - 3/11/2013 - BEWARE OF SATAN'S WILES! BY PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE

BEWARE OF SATAN'S WILES!

MEMORY VERSE

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

1 Peter 5:8

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Ephesians 6:10-11

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

MESSAGE

According to John 10:10, Satan does not waste his time with those who have nothing in stock for him. If he is bringing lots of difficulties to you, it is because he has seen something good coming your way. Whether he likes it or not, that great destiny he has seen in you shall be accomplished in Jesus name. Usually, the devil prefers to use his perverted wisdom while fighting. He implements a hide-and-seek strategy in getting his victim. His targets are usually pointed and focused. All he may target in a person's life might be just to have at least one stronghold in that life. If he can succeed in having that, he knows he can go and sleep. He doesn't mind your going to church, dancing, and singing as long as you idolise your children above God. If he can get you to love one of your children above God, he could destroy your destiny. This was how he ruined Eli and got God to reverse His great plan concerning that family (1 Samuel 2:30). Satan does not mind your worshipping God and being in His service as long as you idolise money. This was how he ruined the life of Gehazi who had the potential of becoming the most powerful prophet ever in his time. Satan can allow you pull down the gates of your enemies and to do exploits for your God as long as you lack self-control. He will tell you to be free and to do as you like, after all, we are in the dispensation of grace and not the law. This was how he got Samson.

Paul saw the devil trying to use his flesh against him so he kept his body under control (1 Corinthians 9:27). For failing to crucify their flesh, many evangelists are winning people to heaven while they are heading for hell. Beloved, your life being right with God is more important than your service for God. Is the devil still having a foothold in your life? Are you flowing with his evil philosophies? Reject them today. Take a good look at your life, thoughts, deeds, plans, words and relationships and ensure that they are in conformity with the Word. Do everything possible to make it to Heaven.

KEY POINT

Before service comes righteous living. Service gives you Rewards in Heaven while righteous living ensures you make it to Heaven